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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Andersson (ranked 4472 p4p, 3957 weight class) and Big Ibbi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Ibbi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Ibbi ducks down to avoid it.
Ibbi scores with a jab to the body.
Ibbi closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ibbi wants a takedown but no success here.
Andersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ibbi's efforts to push away.
Ibbi throws an elbow that misses.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibbi.
Ibbi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibbi trying to control the position but instead, Andersson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibbi into the cage.
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson looking to slow down the pace here.
Ibbi is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibbi.
Ibbi tries to pull guard but Andersson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ibbi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ibbi can't break the clinch.
Andersson is looking to control Ibbi's arms but Ibbi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andersson has his back to the cage.
Ibbi is trying to pull guard but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
Bjorn Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Ibbi.
Andersson stalling in the clinch but Ibbi improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibbi.
Andersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Ibbi gets an underhook and turns Andersson into the cage.
Andersson managing to block the knees to the body from Ibbi.
A head punch on the inside from Andersson fails to land.
Andersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ibbi.
Andersson looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibbi as Andersson tries to tie him up.
Andersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibbi.
Ibbi is trying to pull guard but Andersson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ibbi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andersson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ibbi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andersson's elbow.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson is trying to stall.
Andersson blocks the elbow strike.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Ibbi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Ibbi wants to clinch.
Andersson misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Andersson. No joy for Ibbi on that attempt.
Ibbi throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson's corner calls for a 1-2. Andersson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibbi tries to bum rush Andersson with a series of wild strikes but Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibbi.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibbi misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibbi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibbi dives in for a single leg takedown but Andersson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersson misses the target.
Andersson throws a jab when Ibbi was well out of range.
Ibbi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andersson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibbi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Andersson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andersson stuffs the takedown.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibbi can do to turn this around?
Ibbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andersson throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Andersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Ibbi ducks down to avoid it.
Ibbi avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Ibbi moves in looking to clinch but Andersson pushes him off.
Ibbi throws the kick towards the body but Andersson avoids it.
Ibbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibbi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersson misses the target.
Andersson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bjorn Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Ibbi.
Ibbi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big Ibbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibbi throws a head kick that misses.
Andersson misses the jab.
Andersson sets himself, and Ibbi steps forward looking for the clinch! Andersson avoids it this time.
No joy there for Ibbi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibbi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Andersson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ibbi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ibbi is breathing heavily.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Ibbi trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibbi throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibbi passes Andersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ibbi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibbi.
Andersson trying to control but Ibbi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibbi is trying for a kimura here. Andersson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ibbi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Ibbi!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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